In 2015, Chinese investments accounted for a paltry 2.2% share out of $39.3 billion FDI infused into India. But the rate at which this percentage is increasing has alarmed Chinese media.
At a time when more and more Chinese and…

The long awaited constitutional amendment to Goods and Services Tax (GST) finally sees the light of the day. Given that the businesses in our country face several hurdles in dealing with 29 states, 7 union territories and of course the…

Many international entrepreneurs see incorporating in the USA as a big challenge. In fact, incorporating in the USA is not that difficult – actually, it’s a pretty simple and straightforward process. The fact that you’re foreigner does…

As per World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report, it takes more than 4 years to wind up a business in India. Such strict insolvency regulations were regarded as a major hindrance in starting a new business in India, as the investors…

The bad economic policies propagated by previous regimes is still haunting India. Despite being hailed as World’s top FDI destination, beating US and China; despite improving drastically in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking;…

If you have recently formed a Private Limited company and started your business, you must get yourself familiar with few important compliances by Companies Act 2013. Normally, we tend to leave such things to our legal experts but its…

Here is a very simplified new step by step process on how to start a Business in India. This guide will be immensely helpful to those who are finding it difficult to understand the process of starting a business in India

World Bank has released their updated global ranking of “Ease of Doing Business”, and there is some massive improvement in India’s position. Compared to last year, we have jumped 12 spots to be ranked at 130 out of 189 countries. Last…

World Bank, in association with The Department of Industry Policy & Promotion (DIPP) has released a report on implementation of business reforms in India; and Gujarat has topped the list of all Indian states in this research.
The…

Recently my friend who was working working in a MNC, and drawing hefty amount of monthly salary decided to leave his job for starting his own business. He wanted to become an entrepreneur without knowing what the pros and cons of being in…

Doing business in India is tough and she languishes at near bottom in rankings (142nd). One of the top priorities in front of current Government is to improve this, and they have taken the first step by launching much awaited single window…

India and Singapore are on a path of increasing economic integration. The ties that bind these countries have a long history - they are rooted in a common culture and a shared legacy of being former British colonies.
Since 1991 (as a…

The World Bank releases its “Doing Business” rankings once every year wherein it ranks countries on an aggregate of their scores as to how long it takes to register for a business or how easy it is to pay taxes over there. We have been…

In a view to make the already complicated labor laws work in harmony for a business setup, PM Modi announced some transformational labor reforms. After ensuing some crucial changes in the fields of education, infrastructure, cleanliness,…

What is your organization’s approach to resolving disputes? Have you found arbitration to be unworkable? Do you scream at the representatives of the other side? Have you found sending legal notices ineffective? Do you negotiate with the…

For most business owners, audit is a necessary evil. It irks them in paying a large chunk to the auditors for tracing the inherent loopholes in their businesses. For accountants, the minute the auditors enter the scene- the place transforms…

Although entrepreneurship is growing leaps and bounds in India, conducting business in India is tough. So tough that we are one of the toughest countries in the world!
World Bank & International Finance Corporation have come out with…

What Is A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
An LLP is a business structure that came into being by the passing of the LLP Act, 2008 and the notification of the LLP Rules, 2009. It is a relatively new structure in India. Its features…

This article talks in detail about how Foreign Companies and Individuals can set up their business presence in India.
A. What Is A Liaison Office?
A Liaison office or a representative office is one of the ways by which a foreign…

India ranks one of the lowest when it comes to time taken to “Start a Business” – Infact, if you ask first time entrepreneurs on how their experience has been on starting a new business, they would in all probability discourage you to do it…